What Does It Mean to Be Financially Literate?

April has been Financial Literacy Month since 2004, when the Senate passed a resolution aimed at helping the public see just how important it was to pursue financial education. A person who is financially “literate” knows how to budget, knows how to invest, and knows...
Using Your Tax Refund to Buy Life Insurance

Using Your Tax Refund to Buy Life Insurance

If you are in the position to receive a tax refund, the first thing you think of when you consider using it is probably not life insurance. However, it’s important to keep an open mind! Instead of using your tax refund on things you don’t truly need such as more...